The Louvre
This world-famous art palace was built at the end of the 12th century for defense purposes, but was later expanded and restored to become a splendid royal palace. From the 16th century onwards, Fran?ois I began a large-scale collection of all kinds of works of art, and subsequent emperors continued this tradition, enriching the Louvre's collection. Today, the museum collection has reached 400,000 pieces of art, including sculpture, painting, fine arts and crafts and the ancient Orient, the ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman and other seven categories. 1981, the French government of this exquisite building carried out a large-scale refurbishment, and from then on the Louvre has become a professional museum. It is worth mentioning that the Louvre main entrance has a transparent pyramid building, its designer is the famous Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.
Eiffel Tower (Eiffel Tower)
Built in 1889 was built for the then International Exposition, built after a lot of criticism, said a pile of rotten iron destroyed the beauty of Paris. Today, the Tower, which has held the record for the world's tallest building for more than four decades, is the most important symbol of Paris.
Versailles (Versailles)
Originally a royal hunting ground, the royal palace from the beginning of Louis XIV (1682) to the French Revolution, which is a must for all those who come to Paris, and behind the palace is a huge royal garden.
Notre Dame (Cathedral of Notre Dame)
Located on ?le de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, which was built in 1163 and took four hundred years to complete, is a masterpiece of the Gothic church. The interior of Notre Dame is austere and solemn, with attractive stained-glass windows, a flying buttress and a monstrous water spout.
Arc De Triomphe (Arc De Triomphe)
Located in the wide starry Charles de Gaulle Square, this arch was constructed in 1806 under Napoleon's orders by Charles de Gaulle. By order of Napoleon, it was used to honor the French Grande Armée. The Arc de Triomphe was completed in 1836. It has only one arched hole, surmounted by a barrel vault, and exceeds the size of the Arc de Triomphe of Constantine in Rome. 50 meters high and 45 meters wide, the triumphal arch has huge bas-reliefs on each side.
One of the most famous is the Marseillaise, which depicts the march of the Volunteers in 1792. The celebrations of Napoleon's victories are depicted elsewhere above this bas-relief, and the names of the battles are inscribed on the shield-shaped ornaments at the top. 1920 saw the construction of the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" under the archway, which burns with an unquenchable flame in the evening. The building also contains a small memorial that chronicles the history of the monumental structure, where visitors can see the names of 558 generals, some of whom are underlined because they were killed in action.
Why is Paris, France the capital of romance?
There are nine very romantic places in Paris, France
1, Western tip of the Swann Trail
Western tipofl'Alle e des Cygnes
Metro Behachim Station
(M°Bir-Hakeim)
Early morning is the Best time. There's just something poetic about this place that only Parisian lovers can experience. It's just a few steps down from The Bridge of Bir
Hakiem. Walking west in that peaceful green shade, you'll see a Statue of Liberty at the top, looking westward at its big sister in America. Across the street is the Pont
Mirabeau and that lovely mermaid.
A flock of seagulls just happens to be rustling over your head, and you are reminded of Guillaume
Apollinaire's poem, "A day passes, a year passes, time and love that have passed have not returned, and under the Pont Mirabeau the Seine still flows."
Though it's called the Swan Trail, there have never been swans here. The swans belonged to an island a little further east than here in the time of Louis XIV. It no longer exists.
2, Hotel du Nord
Hotel du Nord
Train Station East
102 quai de Jemmapes,M°Gare de l'Est
Saturday nights are best. This legendary hotel is the place that inspired director Ma Xiaoga (Marcel
Carne) and took us to the dark side of Paris again. The black-and-white images, and Arletty's heavy vocals singing, "Atmosphere, Atmosphere ......" have been etched in our memories. Although the movie was actually shot in the studio, but two desperate lovers in the ambiguous environment of the northern hotel want to sacrifice for love is really romantic enough to the head.
Go here on a Saturday night for an inexpensive dinner and listen to old French songs from the 1930s accompanied by an accordion in a rustic, cozy atmosphere. Outside, the Canal St. Martin and its little bridge over the locks is also quite romantic.
3, Misty Trails
L'Alle e des Brouillards
Metro Lamarck-Caulaincourt
This place is best in the morning and at dusk. The name Misty Trail alone gives a sense of mysterious romance. Tucked away in a lesser-visited part of Montmartre, the house on the left at the top of the staircase was originally the "paradise of roses and lilacs" in which the Impressionist painter Auguste
Renoir lived with his wife and children in 1892.
At the end of the trail is the Chateau des Mistes, which looks like a quiet green. This is the place where Gerard de
Nerval, the famous romantic writer of the 19th century, used to come. Afterwards, go to Grazziano, 83 rue
Lepic, for a modest lunch in its garden. It's frequented by singer Dalida and home to one of only two watermills in the Montmartre district. Then take a walk down Lippi Street and reminisce about the story of Ampire Lippelin. (Editor's note: The female character in the movie.)
4, Muse e de la Vie Romantique
Muse e de la Vie Romantique
16 rue Zatau, Métro Blanche/St-Georges
16 rue Chaptal, 9e, M°Blanche/St-Georges
This place feels like it's stuck in the era of 1830-1858. 1858. It was the fortress of the Romantics and the home of the portrait painter Ary
Scheffer. The large trees lining the driveway, the small gardens full of flowers, the cobblestones on the ground, the Italianate house, the blooming wisteria and roses. And then, there's George
Sand's romantic life and the memorabilia that honors her. Open your heart! You'll be able to hear Liszt and Chopin coming from the piano keys, haunting the air as they did back then.
Then, return to the garden for a leisurely cup of tea. (Tea is only served in the summer). The place is closed Mondays and holidays.
5, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
The parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Metro Buttes-Chaumont
M°Butes-Chaumont
This is definitely the most romantic park in Paris. Bertheumont has all the elements of romance: cliffs, caves, lakes, waterfalls. On top of the cliffs there is also the Temple of Sybille, which is modeled after the Tivoli gardens of Antimony. (Note: A legendary woman who was both a witch and a nun in the Middle Ages and dared to love and hate.)
This remote park was the work of Napoleon III's architect, Efen (Alphand). Once you've walked down the cliffs, enjoy an al fresco lunch at the leafy PavillonPuebla.
6, Western tip of the Ile-de-la-Cite
Western tip of the Ile-de-la-Cite
Metro Newbridge Station
M°Pont Neuf
This is a good time no matter what time of year. Walk a few steps up to Henri IV's horseback statue, the "Jeunesse d'Amour", and then walk along the "Jeunesse d'Amour" park to the shore of the island. Sit under the weeping willows and admire the Louvre in the distance and the Pont
des Arts, considered the most romantic bridge in the city.
The "Young Man of Love" here is Henri IV. He is said to have left more than seventy descendants in his kingdom.
7, Western tip of the Ile-St-Louis
Western tip of the Ile-St-Louis
Métro Pont-Marie
M°Pont-Marie
This is the most romantic spot at night, so let the amber-colored streetlamps and their reflections in the water embrace you. Let the far-flung stones of Notre Dame Cathedral tell you the love stories they have witnessed.
8, Fontaine de Me dicis
Fontaine de Me dicis
Park of Luxembourg, Métro Luxembourg
Luxembourg Gardens, M°Luxembourg
The stones here are engraved with ancient love stories -- Zeus incarnated in the shape of a man. --Zeus was transformed into a swan to approach Leda. It is also the place where Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul (
Sartre) met.
This Renaissance fountain is a reminder that France's current parliament building was formerly the Luxembourg Palace, home to Henri IV's widow, Marimekko.
There were two trails here before the French Revolution. The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau often walked on the Path of Philosophy. The Allee des
Soupirs was a haven for lovers.
9, La Cour de Rohan
La Cour de Rohan
Métro étienne
M°Ode on
Throughout the three interconnecting gardens inside, it feels as if you're opening up an ancient treasure box, with one step leading to another. On the final walk to the Saint-André gardens, you'll see the back of Le
Proope, one of the first cafés in Paris, now converted into a restaurant. In 1685, it was a place where literary figures and philosophers met.
The Jardin de la Rohan, on Rue Jasmine, is a private garden that requires a code to open an electronic lock for access. It's not always open. It's when it is open that you should be careful what you say.